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Challenger 75D

Challenger 75D — Agricultural Crawler tractor · 330 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Challenger 75D is a tractor with a rated power of 330 hp, placing it at the powerful end of its class. Constructed between 1996 and 1997, this model features a 6-cylinder turbocharged intercooled diesel liquid-cooled engine, coupled with a tracked undercarriage and a hydrostatic transmission. The tractor has an operating weight of 16202 kg, and is suited to operations covering over 1,500 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power
330 hp
Max power
224.1 kW
Weight
16202 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
84 rows
Recorded power
330 hp
Recorded weight
16202 kg
Transmissions
10-speed full power shift
Production years
1996-1997
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerChallenger (a part of Caterpillar)Reference
Agricultural Crawler tractorReference
Original price was $144,000 in 1997Reference
DrivecrawlerReference
Steeringhydrostatic differential steeringReference
Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Cab standard with air-conditioning.Reference

Engine

Caterpillar 10.3L 6-cyl dieselReference
Engine (gross)246.1 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)179.0 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)189.8 kWReference
Caterpillar 3176C ATAACReference
turbocharged intercooled dieselReference
6-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement10.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke125 x 140 mmReference
Power (gross)246.1 kWReference
Air cleanerdual paper elements with aspiratorReference
Pre-heatingether injectionReference
Pre-heatingblock heaterReference
Rated RPM2100Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity30.3 LReference
Coolant capacity56.8 LReference
Max power224.1 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed212.0 kWReference
Max power189.8 kWReference

Transmission

10-speed full power shiftReference
Typefull power shiftReference
Gears10 forward and 2 reverseReference
Oil capacity56.8 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)212.5 kWReference
PTO (tested)224.1 kWReference
Hydraulic system109.8 LReference
Typeclosed-center pressure-compensatedReference
Capacity109.8 LReference
Pressure189.6 barReference
Valves4Reference
Pump flow102.2 lpmReference
Pump flow132.5 lpmReference
Rear TypeIV/IIIReference
Controlposition and draft controlReference
Rear lift5579 kgReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type1000 (1.75)Reference
Engine RPM1000@2050Reference
Power at rated PTO speed218.2 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel768.4 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase271 cmReference
Weight16202 kgReference
25-inch tracksReference
Length589 cmReference
Width304 cmReference
Height (cab)325 cmReference
Height (exhaust)365 cmReference
Operating weight16202 kgReference
Gauge228 cmReference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps145Reference
Batteries2Reference
Battery CCA900Reference
Battery volts12Reference

Challenger 75D Tracks

Width63 cmReference
Length on ground272 cmReference
Area on ground3.5 m²Reference
Ground pressure0.4 barReference
Width76 cmReference
Area on ground4.1 m²Reference
Ground pressure0.4 barReference
Width88 cmReference
Area on ground4.8 m²Reference
Ground pressure0.3 barReference

Test results

Diesel 10-speed crawlerApril 1 - 14, 1997Link: OCED Tractor Test 1722 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use60.9 l/hourReference
Fuel use59.4 l/hourReference
Fuel use60.6 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use59.8 l/hourReference
Gear 3 used for power test.Reference
Max pull15767 kgReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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